Summer Activities

Vernal Fall Footbridge  Distance: 1.6 miles (2.6 km) round trip  Elevation gain: 400 feet (120 m) Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-1.5 hours Begin at: Curry Village  Top of Vernal Fall Distance: […]

Distance: 5.5 miles (8.8 km) round trip Elevation gain: 200 ft (60 m) Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2.5 – 4 hours Begin at: O’Shaughnessy Dam Parking available above at the overnight […]

The main fork of the Merced River starts high in the mountain ranges in Yosemite National Park, and flows through Yosemite Valley. The South Fork of the Merced River takes […]

The Yosemite rafting season varies from year to year and depends on factors such as the depth of the rivers, the temperature of the water and the seasonal snowmelt. With a […]

Explore the cultural history of Yosemite Indians and watch daily traditional demonstrations, tour the art gallery, or take a self-guiding tour through an outdoor Indian Village, at the Yosemite Museum. […]

Glacier Point offers one of Yosemite National Park’s most breathtaking viewpoints, with sweeping panoramas of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, and the High Sierra. From this iconic overlook, visitors experience unforgettable views that define Yosemite’s dramatic landscape.

Nevada Fall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Yosemite National Park and Liberty Cap is the rock dome immediately to the left. One of the two major waterfalls […]

Yosemite’s Wawona Golf Course was the first regulation course in the Sierra Nevada when it opened in 1918, and has provided golfers challenging but rewarding rounds ever since. Located right […]

This is The One—the one that Ansel Adams made famous in his shot of Yosemite Valley from Inspiration Point. Bridalveil Fall is one of Yosemite’s most iconic waterfalls, probably second […]

Biking around Yosemite Valley is the perfect way to roll. It’s faster and easier than walking, making it ideal for covering more ground. Take off on your own schedule and […]